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Reports that William Shakespeare did not allow himself the luxury of writing for a `fit audience though few'. Mark of a genius and measure of success; Appreciation of the diversity of functions performed by human creativity; Failure of theater-goers to recognize greatness as a poet and playwright.

Stresses the importance of playwright William Shakespeare to the Third Reich. Shakespeare's place on the stage and in the classrooms of the Reich; Difficulties encountered by the Nazis in creating a theater worthy of their cultural pretensions; Theater as an instrument in Germany's struggles;...

Discusses the problem solving and moral choice difficulties faced by the Shakespearean character Hamlet from a medical point of view. Main plot of the play; Efforts of Hamlet to resolve the mystery surrounding the death of his father; Spiritual transformation made by Hamlet; Uncertainty and...

The article discusses contemporary writing about the playwright William Shakespeare. It notes that there is little new material to justify new biographies but that efforts are made to learn something of his life through his plays and characters. The author notes that he is more interested in...

Analyzes the film and stage adaptation of William Shakespeare's 'Macbeth' and 'Throne of Blood.' Film's time relationship; Psychological and moral self-examination in the film; Aesthetic and emotional depth of the drama; Plot of the drama.

The article presents a criticism of Shakespearean writings. According to the author, writers of the Romantic period in Europe developed interests in learning and understanding the psychological and dramatic contexts of Shakespeare's works. The author states that the Shakespearean plays provide...